{"product_id":"col-6pk-pol-pia-ros","title":"Polyanthus 'Piano Rose' (Primula x polyantha) – Hardy Spring Bedding Plant (12 Plants in 2 x 6-Cell Trays)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolyanthus 'Piano Rose' brings warm rose-pink colour to the garden from late winter, on sturdy stems above lush, deep green foliage. It is a compact, free-flowering spring bedding plant, and a hardy one that copes with cold, wet spring weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Piano series is bred for strong garden performance and a long, prolific flowering season. The velvety rose-toned blooms have the classic polyanthus form and are a useful early source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. Polyanthus (Primula x polyantha) is usually grown as a biennial bedding plant, planted in autumn for winter and spring flowers, though it is perennial and will often return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive 12 plants, growing in 2 plastic 6-cell trays with one plant to each cell. They arrive well established and ready to plant out into containers, window boxes, patio planters or the front of a border. Choose a sheltered spot with good light and some protection from harsh midday sun, in moist, fertile soil or good quality peat-free compost. Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but never waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare is easy. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the display and feed with a balanced liquid feed every two weeks while the plants are growing. After flowering the clumps can be kept and divided for use in later seasons. Like all primulas, polyanthus can cause stomach upset if eaten and skin irritation in some people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyanthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primula x polyantha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20-25cm tall and 20-25cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, low-growing rosette with upright flower stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Containers, window boxes, patio planters, border edges and cottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to deep green, crinkled oval leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter to late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose-pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade, best in dappled or morning sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile soil or quality peat-free compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy across Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, deadhead regularly and feed fortnightly while growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy bedding plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67655390429404,"sku":"COL-6PK-POL-PIA-ROS","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/1_0da6953f-8392-47e2-9fdd-dbd87092ffc9.png?v=1792008003","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-6pk-pol-pia-ros","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}